I honestly think this (along with Distant Lover) is Marvin's best baby making jam ever! Shame it's so underrated compared to some of his other songs. Now from listening to the lyrics in the song i'm guessing that this was about his tumultuous relationship with his wife Jan, which I'm assuming was coming to an end at the time but anyway I love this song and for the record:

Just To Keep You Satisfied>>>>>Sexual Healing

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z4E2en-dd5U
[Edited 1/17/08 22:18pm]

First of all, the wife wasn't Janis, it was ANNA GORDY GAYE.

And second of all, I agree, one of Marvin's greatest songs ever.

Timmy84 said:

Well excuuuuuse me, Timmay/Marvin Fan Extrodinaire . I really thought it was about Janis . From what I've read about him, I never got the feeling he was truly in love Anna. I just thought she was more of a mother type figure to him .

Cinnamon234 said:

LOL... sensitive.

But seriously, yeah, it was about Anna. Regardless of how she was viewed, Marvin was a sick puppy for Anna. He slaved for her. You should hear his Here, My Dear album. The way he was singing and the lyrics, the guy was lovesick with Anna and though he did her wrong, he felt betrayed by her because he had suspected Anna of wrongdoing. Marvin had just MET Janis when this song was created.

"You were my wife, my life
My hopes and dreams"

That was from '73. Marvin and Janis didn't marry until '77... then divorced in '81.

Originally written for The Originals






Marvin use their background vocals on his version

funkpill said:

Sure did.

And their version was more about matrimony compared to Marvin's. Marvin and Anna co-wrote the original and Marvin re-wrote the song for Let's Get It On but ironically kept Anna's name in the credits.

It's a fantastic song.

BTW, it's actually titled "Just to Keep You Satisfied."

You're right, I don't know why I wrote it as that. *Edits title*

This is Marvin at his best.This song gives me goosebumps every time.
Timeless!!! Plus this song puts all the so called soul of todays top 20
to shame.This is the real deal!
/peace Manki

i'm gonna sound so and/or young. but i first heard this song in the movie baby boy. agree it's a great song.

Timmy84 said:

yup

Their version is tight, specially towards the end sheer harmony..

in fact, you can hear Marvin on backgrounds just as well

funkpill said:

Marvin sung background on some of the Originals' stuff almost as much as the Originals sung background on his stuff.

Cinnamon234 said:

I love that song. It's one of my favorites!!! His voice is great and the lyrics are on point. He sings with such passion. You feel every lyric.

It's really sad that sexual healing is the only song that most pop fans know him for.

rebelsoldier said:

I wouldn't say that. "Let's Get It On" and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" are pretty popular, as is "What's Going On."

AlexdeParis said:

Don't forget "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You", "Ain't That Peculiar", the original "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" with Tammi, "Mercy, Mercy Me", "Inner City Blues" and "Got to Give It Up".

Timmy84 said:

Maybe in the US but not where I am. I was also referring to the younger generation. It's quite sad.

rebelsoldier said:

U should educate 'em on some MARVIN.

purplepolitician said:

Me too,,,honestly

Great arrangements from Gene Page. I'm sorry that he and Marvin didn't work alot toghether,,,Marvin's mellow and bluesy tone compliments Gene's moody orchestration, or vice versa.

Harlepolis said:

He and David van DePitte were the best arrangers/conductors for Marvin.